Lake Chivero, once a jewel of Zimbabwe’s natural heritage and a lifeline for Harare’s water supply, is now the epicenter of a worsening public health emergency. According to startling new research, water from the lake now poses cancer risks 15 times deadlier than HIV, a revelation that has shocked health professionals and environmentalists alike. Once a…
DAILY tasks such as bathing, cooking, washing, eating and typing on a phone are second nature to most people. But imagine not having both hands to do these things. For many, it would seem impossible. Yet for Miss Siphiwe Mbano (27), these tasks come naturally, despite being born without her upper limbs. Born in Silobela,…
Gamuchirai Masiyiwa, GPJ Zimbabwe This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. HARARE, ZIMBABWE — A year ago, all 16 checkout lanes were packed at OK Zimbabwe supermarket in Harare, one of the major retailers in the country. Customers queued shoulder to shoulder, their carts filled with Zimbabwe’s pantry essentials. Today, just two tills…
THE Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is in the eye of storm after leaked audios and messages revealed its investigators were active participants in a murky plot to knock down Rainbow Tourism Group (RTG) shares while facilitating an extortion bid by an ex-employee. An investigation by The NewsHawks in February exposed a shadowy plot involving National Social…
Linda Mujuru, GPJ Zimbabwe This story was originally published by Global Press Journal. DOMBOSHAVA, HARARE, ZIMBABWE — Primrose Garande’s ancestors relied on the fertile pastures here to graze their cattle, and he followed in their footsteps. Now, a Chinese-funded quarry operation threatens the lush landscape. Garande no longer knows where his livestock will graze. When…
THE words, “Hear, hear, hear! May the court keep quiet while the death penalty judgment is being handed,” are the words that keep echoing in Godden Matanga’s head, from the moment he was sentenced to death in 2001. These words were immediately followed by two elderly women clad in all black robes, who suddenly appeared…
AT first glance, Moses Tandi (name altered) is an unmistakable picture of strength. His bulging biceps, broad shoulders and chiselled chest command attention every time he enters a room or walks down the street. The 25-year-old bouncer, standing well over six feet tall, is a fixture at one of Harare’s most exclusive nightclubs, where his…
Malaria deaths in Zimbabwe have surged by an alarming 150%, rising from 34 deaths in 2024 to 85 deaths in 2025 by week 15, according to official figures released by the Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC). The country has also recorded a sharp 107% increase in malaria cases, jumping from 17,539 to 36,423…
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